ESADE EXCHANGE STUDENT GUIDE

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1 ESADE EXCHANGE STUDENT GUIDE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ABOUT THE GUIDE 5 ABOUT ESADE 6 A Brief History 7 ESADE Activities 8 ESADE GENERAL INFORMATION 9 Location 9 Campus 10 Web and Intranet 14 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 15 Registrar s Office 16 International Relations Office 16 International Student Advisor 17 Internal Communication Sources 18 ACADEMIC FACILITIES 19 Data Processing Centre 19 Library 21 Business Information Centre 24 The Learning Centre 25 Inter-Active Learning Spaces 25 SERVICES AT ESADE 26 Travel Agency 26 Bank 26 Bookshop 27 Cafeteria / Coffee Shop 27 Parking 28 Copy Machines 28 Sport Facilities 28 Chapel 29 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS 30 3

3 STUDENT VISA 33 Consulates in Barcelona 37 INSURANCE 38 Health Insurance 38 Accident Insurance 39 HOUSING IN BARCELONA 40 For a Few Days 40 Student Residence Hall 40 Hotels 41 More Permanent Accommodation 43 Rental Agencies 43 Bulletin Boards and Websites 47 Districts of Barcelona 48 LIVING IN BARCELONA 49 Cost of Living 49 Where to Live 49 Transportation 51 Pharmacies 52 Eating and Drinking 52 Telephones 53 Postal Service 54 FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT BARCELONA 54 Safety 54 Money and Banks 55 About Barcelona 57 A Little History 58 Information Sources 58 STUDENT TIPS 61 International Student Card 61 Where to Go 61 Useful Phrases 63 4

4 ABOUT THE GUIDE Dear Exchange Student:: Thank you for choosing ESADE for your Exchange Programme. Hopefully, the information included in this guide will help to make your entry into ESADE as easy and as pleasant an experience as possible. Please take the time to carefully read through the entire guide and then save it for future reference. You will also need to consult it during your stay in ESADE. If you have any questions about the information provided or would like to suggest ways of improving the guide, do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We look forward to meeting you in person in the near future. Best regards from the International Relations Team, Antonia M. Serra Clara Kirchner Margarita Morey Director Exchange Coordinator Exchange Coordinator 5

5 ABOUT ESADE In 1958, a small group of innovative businessmen imagined the future. ESADE is the outcome of their initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, with over 40 years of experience, ESADE continues to make positive contributions to the development of entrepreneurial leaders as well as their staff and organisations, fostering social responsibility and an ethical commitment to their companies. ESADE has become an important centre for research in the ever-changing fields of social science, management, law and economics as well as a forum for discussing and evaluating current and foreseeable socio-political, cultural and technological developments. ESADE has long been distinguished by its commitment to pluralism. Although Spain's past political situation sometimes made this difficult, the school has always accepted and respected a variety of opinions and beliefs, and this has no doubt contributed towards shaping ESADE's reputation as a progressive, dynamic institution. Today, ESADE ranks prominently among university institutions in both Spain and abroad, serving the public interest by educating future leaders of society, carrying out research and analysis and actively participating in government projects. ESADE has developed a cooperative culture focused on teamwork, closely following the trends in the current corporate climate. The business school strives to train business people with an open, entrepreneurial spirit, capable of leading a team through the changes that challenge them day after day, providing fast responses and knowing how to take advantage of the opportunities that those ongoing changes have to offer. The innovative spirit that marked ESADE from the beginning remains as alive today as ever. International Outlook Right from the start, ESADE has opted for an international focus. It is one of the founding members of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS). ESADE is also a member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The Association of MBAs (AMBA), The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the Latin American Council of Business Schools (CLADEA) and numerous other academic and professional associations. 6

6 Accreditations ESADE s Business School received the EQUIS Quality Label awarded by the EFMD in 1998 and the corresponding reacreditation in The MBA Programme was first accredited by AMBA in 1994 and reaccredited in In 2001 the AACSB accredited the Degree Programmes at ESADE. The Business School became one of only four European Schools to have this triple accreditation. A BRIEF HISTORY 1954 Members of the Catalan business community set up a private foundation with the aim of creating a management school in Barcelona (Spain) The foundation joined forces with the Society of Jesus and the ESADE Business School was founded The ESADE Language School was founded ESADE moved into a specially constructed building in the Pedralbes district Permanent facilities for Executive programmes were inaugurated in Madrid Building 2 was inaugurated in Barcelona Building 3 was inaugurated in Barcelona The Fundació ESADE joined the Universitat Ramon Llull, a federation of long-established private schools of higher education that was formed in 1991, and took responsibility for the university's teaching and research programmes in legal science, creating the ESADE Law School which enhances the standard curriculum with a particular emphasis on international and business law The ESADE Business School also joined the Universitat Ramon Llull, bringing the number of federated schools to 8, with a total enrolment of 11,000 students ESADE opened new facilities in Madrid, expanding the activities of the Business School. ESADE is managed by a Director General, who is appointed by the board of trustees of the Fundació ESADE. Academic responsibility for each of the schools belonging to ESADE is assigned to a dean or director appointed by the Board of Trustees on the recommendation of the Director General. 7

7 ESADE ACTIVITIES BUSINESS SCHOOL Graduate School Full Time MBA MBA Part Time Executive MBA Executive Education Executive Programmes In-company Training ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE ADMINISTRACIÓN Y DIRECCIÓN DE EMPRESAS Combined Undergraduate and Master in Management Program Ph.D. Programme in Management Sciences Institutes LAW SCHOOL Combined Undergraduate and Master in Law Program Ph.D. Programme in Law Post-graduate Qualifications in Law LANGUAGE EXECUTIVE CENTER Language courses in English, French, German and Spanish In-company Language Training Teacher Education ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ESADE has an Alumni Association with a membership of 21,000 through which former students can keep in touch with fellow graduates and with the school itself. The Association publishes an annual Alumni Directory and a periodical magazine. It also sponsors continuing education courses and clubs for various alumni interest groups. Moreover, it offers a series of professional career support services and activities. For more information check 8

8 ESADE GENERAL INFORMATION (A) Avinguda de Pedralbes, Barcelona Spain (T) (F) (W) LOCATION ESADE is in a residential neighbourhood called Pedralbes in the North-West part of Barcelona. The main building is located at the top of Avinguda Pedralbes on the right-hand side of the street if you are coming up from the centre of town. It can be easily reached by: Underground: Line 3 (green) Maria Cristina stop (20 minutes walking) Ferrocarrils Catalans: (a different underground line) Reina Elisenda stop (15 minutes walking) Buses: 78, 63, 75, 22 and 64 (5 minutes walking) Taxi: Taxis provide fast and inexpensive service in Barcelona. The fare from the city centre (Plaça Catalunya to ESADE is usually about 8 ) Taxis provide the fastest transportation from the airport (at approximately ). However, there are buses and trains that go directly to the city centre, where one can transfer to the public transportation network. 9

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10 ESADE is located in three buildings. BUILDING 1 (A) Avinguda de Pedralbes, (H) Monday to Friday 07:30-02:00 Saturday 08:00-20:00 Sunday 10:00-20:00 Director General s Office ESADE Management School Dean's Office ESADE Area Universitaria Office (Unioffice) Central Services Faculty Offices Data Processing Centre (CPD) Auditorium International Relations Service CEMS office BUILDING 2 (A) Carrer Marqués de Mulhacén, (H) Monday to Friday 07:30-02:00 Saturday 08:00-20:00 Sunday 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 Library and Corporate Documentation Centre El Corte Inglés Travel agency Central Career Services Law School 11

11 BUILDING 3 (A) Avinguda d Esplugues, (H) Monday to Friday 07:30-22:00 Saturday 08:00-14:00 MBA Office Executive Development Centre (CDD) Alumni Association Business Information Centre Language School Language Learning Centre El Corte Inglés Travel agency Caja Madrid branch office Abacus bookshop Library Carpa (cafeteria) Snack bar and terrace 12

12 SECURITY IN THE BUILDINGS The Security Service is responsible for controlling the circulation of people in the three buildings as well as the entrances and exits at night and at the weekends. In addition, all students are asked to follow these security measures: Never leave portable computers, bags, helmets, coats or any other personal belongings unattended in the corridors or other public areas. Always close the windows and lock the doors of a car parked in the street and remove radios and other valuables from sight. Always lock parked motorcycles and bicycles and secure helmets to the motorcycle or carry them with you. In case of robbery always file a report with the National Police as soon as possible. If you need help with this see R. La Rose, the International Student Advisor. The closest police station to ESADE is at: (A) Carrer Iradier, 11 (T) Emergency telephone:

13 WEB and INTRANET ESADE INTRANET Intranet was specially created for students enrolled in ESADE's long-term programs. It can be accessed through: Through Intranet you can contact all ESADE services for any information you might need. You can also contact fellow students, faculty and administrative staff. Most required paperwork can be handled through Intranet, saving time and eliminating the need to wait in lines or make extra trips to the school. Intranet can be accessed from any computer connected to Internet. Computers for student use are available in all three buildings. Computer access is personalized. The Registrar's Office will furnish you with a Username and Password, which will allow you to use the computers, and other services and will guarantee that all information is kept confidential. You can use computers to: Consult curricula, the course syllabus book and course schedules Apply to change courses and check necessary authorizations Consult exam dates Check your grades Request certificates Consult the Student Directory Access information from the Career Services Consult miscellaneous information listed under the heading Campus 14

14 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Once you have been admitted to ESADE s Exchange Student Programme, there are a number of further steps you must take. Information available through ESADE Intranet: - Welcome letter and ESADE Exchange Student Guide - Class schedule, course description and Registration Rules - Information on Spanish courses for non-spanish speakers - Information on Orientation Programme - Information on Housing and Visa Matters Note: If you cannot consult all the above items contact Ms. Araceli Domènech in the Registrar s Office immediately. (L) Building 1, Ground Floor (T) Ext (@) eva.calves@esade.edu What you should do upon arrival at ESADE: - Go to the Registrar s Office in Building 1 immediately! We will be happy to welcome you and assist you during your first days at ESADE. - Locate your post box and get your ESADE student I.D. card. If it is not in your post box go to the Registrar s Office and request it. - Update your local address as soon as possible, through ESADE s Intranet (at Academic Services). - Attend the Welcome Session and meet the Exchange Coordinators and Director of the International Relations Service. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please bring the following items with you: - Passport or National Identification Card - VISA, when required - All ESADE documents - Proof of Health Insurance coverage If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar s Office. 15

15 REGISTRAR S OFFICE Located on the ground floor of Building 1. This is the office which is responsible for getting your pre-arrival and course registration materials to you. They are also responsible for getting your final grades to your home university. The person for you to contact in this office is Ms. Eva Calves. Her address is eva.calves@esade.edu and her phone number is Extension Most transactions with this office can be done over the ESADE Intranet. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SERVICE This department is responsible for maintaining the relationships between ESADE and the universities around the world with whom we have exchange agreements. Any contact with your home university will be made through this office. If your home university needs to get in touch with you they will do so through this office. The International Relations Service Director is: Ms. Antònia M. Serra (serram@esade.edu - tel Ext. 2241) The two Exchange Coordinators are: Ms. Clara Kirchner (kirchner@esade.edu - tel Ext. 2366), CEMS Coordinator and Exchange Coordinator for Europe. Building 1, 1 st floor, Unioffice. Ms. Margarita Morey (morey@esade.edu tel Ext. 2259), Exchange Coordinator for USA, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Oceania. Building 1, main floor, Dean s office 16

16 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR The International Student Advisor is the person to see for any non-academic help you may need during your Exchange Programme. His job is to help you to quickly and comfortably settle into ESADE and Barcelona and to take care of you while you are here with us. Ms. Jura Zymantas, Building 3, room B001 (floor - 2) International students can consult him for: - Help with finding temporary and more permanent accomodations. - Help with solving any housing related problems during your stay. - Medical or dental care referral and Emergency Medical help. - Counselling services. - Help with obtaining your initial Student Visa and with renewals of Visas. - Help with opening a bank account. - Help with dealing with the local police if the need arises. - Help with finding sports centres. - Help with planning travel within Spain. Any other problem not listed above. 17

17 INTERNAL COMMUNICATION SOURCES ESADE is equipped with a number of information sources. The most important are: Intranet / Post boxes ESADE s Intranet address is: You can access your electronic mail inbox at ESADE through the Intranet. This will allow you to send and receive information from all ESADE students, faculty and administrative services. The Intranet is the principal means of communication between ESADE and the students. It is very important that you check announcements on the Intranet bulletin board daily. Through your personal post box, you will receive information and all class readings for the courses you are taking. If you don't receive the material your classmates are receiving, contact the Registrar s Office. Notice boards All official communications are posted on the notice boards. Be sure to consult them daily. 18

18 ACADEMIC FACILITIES DATA PROCESSING CENTER (CPD) Facilities: Computer rooms are equipped with PC-compatible computers connected to a LAN and a number of Laser printers. (L) (@) Building 1, -1 Floor and Building 3, Floor B CPD@esade.edu Building 1 (6 rooms): Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-01:45 Saturday 10:00-19:45 Sunday 10:00-19:45 (H) Building 3 (2 rooms): Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-22:00 Saturday 09:00-13:45 Student areas in Building 3 are also equipped with computers. Students are allowed to work within these hours except when computer rooms are occupied by classes. This is indicated by a sign on the door of the computer room (clase, examen, or tutoría). A weekly schedule posted at the CPD entrance lists the hours when computer rooms are reserved for classes. You should always carry your student ID with you when going to the computer rooms. You may be asked to show it before entering. Students must provide their own paper for the printers. Paper can be purchased in the ABACUS bookshop (see Other Services ). If the book store is closed, paper can be purchased from the Data Processing Centre s (CPD) office: 19

19 Username To work on the computers you need a username and password. You will receive them through your local Exchange Coordinator. If you do not, they should be requested from the Registrar s Office on arrival. You will also be given your address at this time. Information For more information about available computer services (such as ), please contact the CPD Office. A wireless network covers all of Building 3 (except Floor 2), Building 2 (except the Library) and almost all Building 1. Through this network you can have instant access to all services on Internet, Intranet and Electronic Mail. Any portable computer with a Wave LAN card that can support protocol (the standard protocol of wireless Ethernet) can use this service. 20

20 LIBRARY MAIN LIBRARY (L) (W) Building 2, -1 Floor (H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-02:00 Saturday 09:30-20:00 Sunday 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 You need your ESADE student card to enter the library and to borrow materials. On your first visit ask for a user guide which explains the library services and information resources available. Library Stock The ESADE library houses an extensive collection of literature on Management Science, Law and other related subjects. Most of this material is available for lending or reference. Books, located in the main reading room and arranged in accordance with ESADE's specialized decimal system. Periodicals, most of them in full text electronic format, have been indexed and are included in one or more databases. Student Theses and Final Projects Working papers, from a large number of universities and other institutions. Annual reports, published by Spanish companies. International organizations. The ESADE library receives all the materials published by the EU, OECD, ILO, and the World Bank. 21

21 Information Resources The library s information resources are available from any computer at ESADE, including the computerised catalogues, CD-ROM databases and online databases. The computers are also connected to Internet. Bibliographic Information Service The staff is available to answer library users' questions and help them find the information they need. Short seminars are held at the beginning of every school year to teach new students how to use the library. Seminars are held both mornings and afternoons to facilitate attendance. Lending Service Lending hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-21:30 Saturday 09:30-19:30 Sunday 10:00-13:30 and 16:00-19:30 The Lending Service is in charge of checking out material from the Library and ensuring that borrowed material is returned when due. Users who attend classes or work in ESADE Building 3 can request loans by . Items can then be picked up at the Library in Building 3 within the following 24 hours. Photocopying The library is equipped with self-service photocopy machines and microfiche readers/duplicators. LIBRARY (Building 3) (L) (@) (W) Building 3, Ground Floor biblioteca3@esade.edu (H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-21:00 Saturday 09:30-14:00 The library in Building 3 is a branch of the Main Library in Building 2. The library s collection consists of specialised material related to teaching and learning English, French, German and Spanish. There is also a collection of basic textbooks which are part of the MBA programme bibliography. 22

22 EUROPEAN DOCUMENTATION CENTER (CDE) (L) Building 2, -1 Floor (inside the library) (F) (W) (H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-14:00 Created in 1969, and located in the main library, the CDE is one of Spain's official repositories for all documents and publications produced by the European Community and is linked to EU databases. The CDE publishes an electronic bulletin: Butlletí CDE-DEU, which gives monthly information about the European Union. To receive it for free, send an to with the message "subscribe cde-10" in the text. The CDE is open to the public and free of charge. Services: Internet access to computerised catalogues Reference service and user assistance Bibliographic references Information on scholarships, grants and competitive examinations for positions with EU agencies. Press clippings about EU affairs Photocopying 23

23 Ms. Cristina Català Mr. Toni Sacrest BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTER (CIE) (L) Building 3, Floor 1, Office 1019 (T) (H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 18:00 The CIE is an excellent source of information on companies and industrial sectors in Spain; their products, markets, technologies and all other relevant data. It is intended for use by students and faculty and includes access to GUÍAME, a free national and international business information service especially designed by ESADE, elaborated and maintained by the Business Information Centre. GUÍAME can be accessed through: From ESADE: From outside: GUIAME contains these databases: A directory of business information sources in Spain: associations, directories, specialized professional publications, databases, statistical sources, etc. Trade press: full text of articles from professional press. Web information: 1,700 web sites containing business information of interest. Access to the web sites and annual reports of the 225 most important Spanish companies. It includes access to social and environmental corporate policies. Sectorial Flash: provides key data about 36 leading sectors of Spanish industry. Spanish Autonomous Community Flashes: links to statistics on industrial sectors in each Autonomous Community. International Flash: links to statistics on industrial sectors in 40 countries. What s Best for the Company: a thematic selection of the most useful websites for Spanish companies from a classification of business and legal subjects. 24

24 THE LEARNING CENTRE Building 3 Floor A Pere Rosell rosell@esade.edu Tel Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-21:00 Why use the Learning Centre? The Learning Centre is designed for individual or small group independent language learning. The resources and materials that are available are only to be used for study in the Learning Centre in order to enhance the language component of your course. The Learning Centre staff is always on hand to help you use the available resources and materials. What resources are available in the Learning Centre? Conversation exchange for students of the Language School controlled by the Learning Centre Multimedia PCs with Internet connections TV / Video Combos and video exercises Cassette Players and listening exercises Audio Listening Posts Reference materials: dictionaries, grammar, vocabulary and course books. Audiocassettes and worksheets in English, French, German and Spanish. Films (original version and subtitled) in English, French, German and Spanish. Language Learning CD ROMs in English, French, German and Spanish. News and business magazines in English, French, German and Spanish. INTER-ACTIVE LEARNING SPACES Inter-active learning spaces are located on every floor of Building 3 and are a good place to gather before and after classes and during breaks. You can watch international TV, use the computers to practice your language skills, or simply use the spaces for reading, relaxing or conversation. 25

25 SERVICES AT ESADE TRAVEL AGENCY (Viajes El Corte Inglés) There are two branch offices: Building 2 (@) viatges@esade.edu (L) Ground Floor (T) (F) (H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-18:30 Building 3 (@) viatges3@esade.edu (L) Ground Floor (Reception Desk) (T) (F) (H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-18:30 This on-campus travel agency provides all standard travel services and caters to people studying and working in ESADE. Clemente Aguilà Miguel Angel Campuzano, Director Jorge Fernández Alberto Jariod (@) cajamadrid@esade.edu (L) Ground Floor, Building 3 (T) (F) BANK (Caja Madrid) (H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30-20:00 This bank caters to people studying and working in ESADE. In addition to the branch office, there are automatic cash dispensers on the ground floors of every building and in the first floor of Building 1. 26

26 To open an account in a bank in Spain you will need your passport or National Identity Card. Please note that money transfers can sometimes take up to 10 working days. Marian Martí Anna Lluch Lluïsa Yangüela BOOKSHOP (Librería Abacus) (L) Ground Floor, Building 3 (T) (H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 14:00 15:30 20:00 You can buy all materials and books for your courses in this bookshop. They sell office supplies (envelopes, stamps, etc.), paper for CPD printers, diskettes, transparencies and so on. Other services available through ABACUS are: mail, fax, national and international couriers, binding of written assignments, sale of Telefónica call cards, etc. CAFETERIA / COFFEE SHOP Building 1 Monday to Friday 08:30-21:00 Floor -1 Cafeteria-style hot lunches are served between 13:00 and 15:30. Building 2 Monday to Friday 08:30-21:00 Ground Floor Saturday 08:30-15:00 Warm and cold sandwiches, pizzas and salads between 13:00 and 15:30. Building 3 Floor 2 Monday to Friday 08:30-21:00 Saturday 09:00-13:00 Cold sandwiches, coffee, refreshments, etc. Floor A Carpa (Cafeteria) Cafeteria-style hot lunches are served between 12:30 and 14:00 27

27 Of ESADE's four catering services, only the Carpa in Building 3 and the main cafeteria in Building 1 provide hot meals. 15-ticket blocks can be purchased and each ticket (price per ticket is around 4.63 ) gives you an entrée, a main dish and dessert (bread and beverage included). Sandwiches and fresh bakery goods are served at all ESADE snack bars during the opening hours listed above. PARKING Parking is sometimes difficult in the vicinity of ESADE because several universities are located in the area. Don't forget to remove your car radio and personal belongings. Parking spaces are available at reduced rates in the garage of Building 3. The entrance is on Carrer Caballeros. COPY MACHINES All machines operate with copy cards, which are sold in automatic vending dispensers in Building 1 (Floor -1), Building 2 (the study area) and Building 3 (Floor A). With copy cards the cost per copy is SPORT FACILITIES There are no sports facilities on the ESADE campus. The Nou Can Caralleu sport centre offers to ESADE students and staff the possibility of doing any kind of sport activities for reduced prices. It is close to the Residencia Universitària Sarrià (15 minutes walking from ESADE, or bus line 66). (@) (A) noucancaralleu@teleline.es Carrer Esports, s/n Barcelona (T) (F) Contact your Student Organisations for more information. 28

28 CHAPEL The chapel, located next to Building 1, is open seven days a week. To enter, there is a door code, which should be requested from the Reception Desk in Building 1. 29

29 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS COORDINADORA D ALUMNES D ESADE (L) Building 2, Floor 3 (T) Ext Coordinadora d' alumnes d'esade is the representative organ of all students pursuing degrees in Business Administration and Law. It is made up of four delegates in Business Administration per year (two per section from the first to fifth years) and four in Business Law, who are democratically elected by their classmates, plus the presidents of the 7 student associations on campus: AIESEC-ESADE DAC - Departament d'activitats Culturals International Committe - ENLLAÇOS Sports Empresa - Joventut Empresa i Societat CEMS CLUB - Community of European Management Schools Student Association and three student representatives on the Academic Board, two of whom are elected by the general assembly with the third being appointed by the Coordinadora. The Coordinadora deals with those questions affecting students and their general interests. It presents proposals on academic, economic or servicerelated issues to the various commissions and boards in which it participates or to the Director General or Dean. It also coordinates the activities of the different student associations. COMITÉ INTERNACIONAL DE ESTUDIANTES, ENLACES (CIEE) (L) Building 2, Floor 3 (T) Ext (@) ciee@esade.edu The Comité Internacional de Estudiantes (CIEE) is a student organization whose main objective is to help exchange students get accustomed to their new academic, urban and social surroundings. With this aim, CIEE assigns you a buddy or Enlace, usually a fifth-year-student. Your Enlace can show you the different ESADE Offices and services and help you adapt to your new environment, as well as introduce you to other aspects of Barcelona life. The name and address of your Enlace is given to you with your information package. For further information, do not hesitate to contact CIEE via . 30

30 Apart from this, CIEE organizes evenings out and other cultural and social activities for exchange students, as well as trips to interesting sites and cities. AIESEC-ESADE (L) Building 2, Floor 3 (T) Ext (@) aiesec@esade.edu AIESEC is an international student organization, represented in 81 countries. It seeks to stimulate the training of future managers and create a bridge between study and work by means of international cooperation. International internships organized by AIESEC are valid for your international exchange program; AIESEC organizes seminars and conferences. CEMS CLUB (L) Building 2, Floor 3 (T) Ext (@) cemsclubbcn@esade.edu CEMS CLUB is the local forum for CEMS students to get to know each other outside lectures and business projects. The CEMS CLUB helps new CEMS students to be engaged to the pan-european CEMS Community and to be interlinked with other CEMS Clubs existing in the 17 CEMS Schools. Activities such as Welcome Events or meetings with CEMS Corporate Partners are organised by this student association. DEPARTAMENT D ACTIVITATS CULTURALS (DAC) (L) Building 2, Floor 3 (T) Ext (@) dac@esade.edu DAC is a student organization which organizes cultural events. DAC publishes Redacció magazine and schedules outings to the theater, cinema and concerts. Other activities include dance and photography classes. EMPRESA - JOVENTUT (L) Building 2, Floor 3 (T) Ext (@) eij@esade.edu 31

31 Empresa - Joventut is a student organization that seeks to provide opportunities for students to put their acquired knowledge into practice by carrying out research projects for companies. EMPRESA SOCIETAT (L) Building 2, Floor 3 (T) Ext (@) eis@esade.edu This student organization aims to interest students in the problems of developing countries, focussing particularly on the problems of the Third and Fourth Worlds,human rights, the environment, and ethics and the social responsibilities of businesses. EiS also tries to foster contact with students in other universities who share these interests. In line with its objectives, EiS organizes lectures, seminars, an NGO Fair and collaborates on projects in conjunction with non-profit organizations such as Greenpeace, Medicos Mundi, Intermón and others. To contact EiS, send an message to: SPORTS OFFICE (Departament d'esports) (L) Building 2, Floor 3 (T) Ext (@) esports@esade.edu The Departament d'esports provides sports facilities for both students and faculty throughout the year. During the first semester exchange students are welcome to join any of the school teams (football, basketball, volleyball) and take part in the Ramon Llull inter-university competitions which normally run from November to March. There is a small registration fee for participation. During the second semester exchange students can also participate in any of the internal activities organized by the Sports Committee, such as the Esports & Schumpeter week-end, the indoor football championship, the ESADE marathon and others. Please note that any suggestions and/or assistance for future events is always welcome. 32

32 STUDENT VISA If you have any doubts or questions of clarification about your Visa please contact the International Student Advisor. BEFORE ARRIVING Because Visa requirements differ by country, ESADE recommends that you consult the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your home country concerning the process for obtaining a Student Visa (Visado de Estudiante). This can be a lengthy process so get started as early as possible. EU citizens do not require a Visa. All you need is your national identification card. According to EU regulations students from EU countries who will be in Spain for more than 3 months are supposed to apply for a Tarjeta de Régimen Comunitaria when they arrive in Spain. The Tarjeta de Régimen Comunitaria is valid for 2 to 5 years. Non-EU citizens should go to the nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your home country to obtain a Student Visa (Visado de Estudiante). You will be asked for the following documents: Passport Passport-size photos Proof of financial means Proof of acceptance from ESADE Other special information required for citizens of your country The specific requirements change from country to country. Eg. The number of photos required, the minimum amount required for proof of financial means, the form of proof of financial means, etc. For this reason you should contact your Spanish Embassy or Consulate before going there to ascertain the exact documentation that you will need to take with you when you go to ask for the Student Visa. The Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your home country will decide on the duration of the Student Visa that they will give you. In some cases the duration is 3 months, in other cases it is 6 months and in others it will be up to 12 months. If you plan to have any family members (wife, husband, children) join you in Spain for an extended period during your studies you must ask for a Family Members of Foreign Students Visa (Tarjeta para Familiares de Estudiantes Extranjeros). This Visa should be applied for at the same time as you apply for your own Student Visa. 33

33 Important Points: If you plan to travel in and out of Spain during the period shown on your Student Visa, you should ask for a multiple-entry Visa instead of a single entry Visa. In the past, some students have arrived in Spain on a Tourist Visa and then asked for a Student Visa once they arrived. The Spanish government has advised us that they will no longer issue Student Visas from Spain. This means that if you enter Spain on a Tourist Visa and then ask for a Student Visa you may be required to return to your home country to apply for the Student Visa. The Spanish consulates in various countries sometimes instruct students who are coming to Spain for only three months to come on a Tourist Visa instead of a Student Visa. The Tourist Visa is also valid for three months and is much easier to obtain. Follow the advice of the Spanish Consulate. If you are living outside your home country when you apply for the Student Visa to come to Spain, the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in the country where you are currently residing may require you to return to your home country to ask for the Student Visa. Never assume that you will be able to obtain a Student Visa from a Spanish Embassy or Consulate outside your home country. Check with them to ensure that you will be able to obtain the Student Visa. AFTER ARRIVING Students from EU countries who will be in Spain for more than 3 months are required to obtain a Targeta de Régimen Comunitario when they arrive in Spain. Students from Non-EU countries are required by Spanish Law to apply for a Tarjeta de Estancia if they will be here longer than the time shown on their Student Visa. This tarjeta should be applied for one month prior to the expiration of the original Student Visa. Once obtained it is usually valid for one year and can be renewed once. With the Tarjeta de Estancia students can leave and re-enter Spain as much as they like during the time that it is valid. Non-Community students can receive the help of the Universitat Ramon Llull Central Services to process the renewal of their student visa. The university will carry out a centralized management so that the student does not have to report in person to the appropriate organization (Subdelegación del Gobierno Civil). Please therefore read the enclosed document. Once in ESADE, you will be advised of the procedure to follow. 34

34 Essential condition: 1) Possess a letter D student visa for stays of more than 6 months or a letter C + D visa for stays of less than 6 months. If you do not have either of these documents, it is not possible to carry out any action with the Barcelona Subdelegación del Gobierno Civil. Other requirements: 2) Demonstrate that you have sufficient economic resources for your stay in Barcelona. For this it is necessary to enclose a proof of financial means. This must be a notarised document from a bank guaranteeing that periodic transfers are received or that you have a bank account with the minimum balance required. Last year it was approximately 4,200. The original document that was used to obtain the Student Visa can be used again if it is in Spanish. If the candidate has a grant, the certificate for the same should be presented. 3) Present an official letter stating that you are a student in ESADE and how long you will be here. You should ask for this letter at the Registrar s Office in Buidling 1 five days in advance. 4) Complete the Application for Authorization of Study Stay (Solicitud de Autorización de Estancia por Estudios) forms, which you can download from - Extranjeros Modelos de Solicitud Tarjeta de Estancia. Remember to include ESADE s VAT number (CIF): G ) Present original and photocopy of your passport, valid for over 6 months. 6) Present 4 passport-size photos. All documents not in Spanish must be translated and notarised. For more information you can consult the Ministerio del Interior website: (Extranjeros Régimen General Estudiantes Extranjeros) 35

35 CONSULATES IN BARCELONA National embassies are located in Madrid, but most countries have consulates in Barcelona. Some of these are listed below, but a complete list can be found in the yellow pages under the heading consulados. Country (A) (T) Argentina Passeig de Gràcia, 11, 2 nd Floor, 2 nd door Austria Carrer Mallorca, 214, Ático Floor, 1 st door Belgium Carrer Diputació, 303, 1 st Floor Brazil Passeig de Gracia, 21, Principal Floor Canada Carrer Elisenda de Pinós, China Avinguda del Tibidabo, Denmark Rambla Catalunya, 33, 3 rd Floor, 1 st door France Ronda Universitat, 22 Bis, 4 th Floor Finland Carrer Puigxuriguer, 17, Ground Floor Germany Passeig de Gràcia, 111, 11 th Floor Great Britain Avinguda Diagonal, 477, 13 th Floor Greece Avinguda Diagonal, 593, 6 th Fllor, 2 nd door Hungary Avinguda Diagonal, 477, 19 th Floor India Carrer Teodor Roviralta, Italy Carrer Mallorca, Netherlands Avinguda Diagonal, 601, 4 th Floor Norway Carrer Balmes, 184, 5 th Floor, 2 nd door Philippines Avinguda Diagonal, 600, 4 th Floor, 1 st door Poland Avinguda Diagonal, 593, 6 th Floor Portugal Ronda Sant Pere, 7, 1 st Floor, 1 st door Perú Carrer Córcega, 270, 2 nd Floor, 6 th door Singapore Carrer Rosselló, 257, 4 th Floor South Africa Carrer Teodora Lamadrid, Sweden Carrer Mallorca, 279, 4 th Floor, 3 rd door Switzerland Gran Via de Carles III, United States Passeig Elisenda de Montcada, Venezuela Carrer Provenza, 278, 3 rd Floor Japan Avinguda Diagonal, 662, 3 rd Floor Korea Carrer González Amigo, 15 (Madrid) Malaysia Passeig de Colom, 11, 3 rd Floor Mexico Avinguda Diagonal, 626, 4 th Floor

36 INSURANCE For insurance of any kind you can contact the following Insurance Broker: CONFIDE Pilar Soldevila (A) Carrer Aribau, 198, 4 th Floor Barcelona (T) (F) This broker can help you to decide what you should insure and who will give you the best policy. They cover home, auto and health among other types of insurance. HEALTH INSURANCE All international students are required to have valid medical insurance coverage for the entire time they are in Spain. Because terms differ according to your country of origin, ESADE recommends that you request complete information from your insurance company before coming to Spain. Students from EU countries If you are covered by your country s national insurance system, you should request an E111/E128 form in your home country, which entitles you to free medical assistance from the Spanish public health system. If you are covered by private insurance consult your insurance company to see if you require additional insurance for medical care in Spain. Please request full information concerning the procedure to follow should you need medical care while in Spain. 37

37 Students from Non-EU countries You are required to arrange private insurance to cover medical care in Spain. Consult your insurance company about the specific details and exact procedure to follow should you need medical attention while in Spain. If you have not arranged insurance before coming to Barcelona, or prefer to deal with a Spanish insurance company, you can contact the following two local health insurance companies: Sanitas S.A. de Seguros (A) Passeig de Gracia, 87, 8 th Floor Barcelona (T) Robresa Manon Oller (@) manonmartinez@navegalia.com (A) Carrer Balmes, Barcelona (T) These are private insurance companies totally independent from ESADE. For any questions concerning medical care you can consult the International Student Advisor. ACCIDENT INSURANCE All ESADE students are covered by a private insurance company for any accident occuring while on the ESADE premises. In case of accident you can go to one of the following centres: CLINICA ASEPEYO (A) Carrer Anglí, Barcelona (T) CLINICA SANT HONORAT (A) Avinguda Tibidabo, Barcelona (T)

38 HOUSING IN BARCELONA Although there is a large amount of available housing in Barcelona, in general, it is time consuming to find and expensive. To locate an apartment on your own requires knowledge of the different areas (distritos) in Barcelona because prices vary substantially from one area to another. In addition, newspaper ads are frequently misleading and for the foreigner coming to the city for the first time, this can be a very frustrating experience. It is highly recommended that you plan to arrive in Barcelona at least one week prior to the start of your Exchange Programme to locate accommodation. With this in mind you should book a room in a hotel ( or the Student Residency before arriving. Then, you may want to choose one of the following options when looking for more permanent housing. FOR A FEW DAYS STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL (RESIDENCIA UNIVERSITARIA SARRIA) Cristina Toro (@) campus@residenciasarria.com (A) Carrer Esports, Barcelona (T) (F) (W) You can check their daily fees on their web page. It is important that you make your reservation at the soonest and identify yourself as a student in the ESADE Exchange Programme. Most students prefer to live in shared apartments but the Residencia is a good starting place if you can book a temporary room. It is often full. About the Residencia Universitària Sarrià ESADE and Residencia Universitaria Sarrià have signed an exclusive contract which gives ESADE students first option on accommodation in the residence hall. In fact, the residence hall was specially designed with ESADE students in mind, providing exceptionally well-equipped living space at reasonable prices. It 39

39 offers single and double rooms, all with private bath, air conditioning, telephone with voice mail, PC connection and access to Internet. There is also a large study/work room, computer room with free connection to Internet, special rooms for small group work and a cinema with DVD and satellite TV for large screen viewing of sports events. In addition to having beautiful views of the city, the roof top terrace has a swimming pool and sunbathing area. Adjacent to the Parc de l Oreneta and the Collserola Mountain Range, the Residència Universitària Sarrià is surrounded by forests and greenery yet is only a short walk to ESADE. The attractive neighbourhood is within easy reach of downtown Barcelona via bus lines 66 (Can Caralleu Plaça Catalunya) and 60 (Can Caralleu Plaça de les Glòries). The closest subway stop is Reina Elisenda, a 15-minute walk from the residence hall. Access to the Barcelona international Airport is approximately 30 minutes by taxi and 1 hour by public transport. Residència Universitària Sarrià is a unique space for student living. Located in a quiet, smog-free part of the city but just minutes away from the attractions of downtown Barcelona, it has the added advantage of being right next to Nou Can Caralleu, a fully equipped sports complex (see Sport Facilities ). HOTELS IN BARCELONA ESADE has special agreements with the following hotels in Barcelona close to ESADE. Important! To take advantage of these reduced daily rates you must make your reservation through ESADE s travel agency: VIATGES EL CORTE INGLÉS (see Travel Agency ) Note: These are 2003 year prices per person and include the room, a buffet breakfast and IVA (taxes). Hotel Arenas **** Carrer Capitán Arenas, Barcelona Double room for single occupancy 114,49 Double room 133,75 Monday to Sunday 40

40 Hotel Hesperia **** Carrer Vergós, Barcelona Double room for single occupancy 128,40 Double room 151,94 Monday to Thursday Weekend 110,21 & 130,54 Hotel Mikado *** Passeig Bonanova, Barcelona Double room for single occupancy 95,23 Double room 115,56 Monday to Sunday For a complete listing of all hotels, hostels and pensiones in Barcelona you should consult the Barcelona Tourist Board s Website at: 41

41 MORE PERMANENT ACCOMMODATION RENTAL AGENCIES The following agencies specialize in arranging accommodation on a short-term basis one month to one year in furnished apartments. These agencies normally charge a fee for their services. Before going to one of these agencies you should read the section About the Rental Agencies that follows the listing. Rent a Bedroom Av. Principe de Asturies, Barcelona Tel: Fax: info@rentabedroom.com Monday to Friday: 09:00 14:00 and 16:00 19:00 Contact person: Nagore Vallejo (English spoken) You will find all the information about how to book your bedroom in their website. Rent A Bedroom can be reached on the Metro (Line 3 > Green > Plaça Lesseps Station) or by bus 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 87. R to R Carrer Aribau, Barcelona Tel: Mobile: aagusti@grn.es Contact person: Anna Agustí (English spoken) 42

42 R to R provide rooms in shared apartments with other MBA ESADE students. It can be reached on the Ferrocarrils Catalans (Muntaner Station or Gràcia Station) or by bus 58, 64, 6, 7, 15, 27, 32, 33 and 34. BLAU HOUSING Rambla Catalunya, 14, Principal Floor Barcelona Tel: Fax: blauhousing@blauhousing.com Monday to Friday: and Open in August Contact person: Imma Clerch Blau Housing is located on the corner of Rambla Catalunya and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, close to Plaça Catalunya and can be easily reached by underground and bus. The nearest metro station is Catalunya. From ESADE you can take the 63 bus directly to the Office (Plaça Universitat stop). The 7, 50, 54, and 56 bus lines also stop near Blau Housing. Building Urbana Av. Josep Tarradellas, 116, Principal Floor, 2nd door Barcelona Tels: or Fax: building@icab.es Monday to Thursday: Contact person: María Rosa Martínez Llos Building Urbana is located on Av. Josep Tarradellas, not far from Plaça Francesc Macià, and you can reach it either by bus or underground. You can take busses 7,59, 66, 27, 41 or 15, and by underground you can take Line 5 (blue) and get off at the Hospital Clínic / Entença stop. Martí Sirera Carrer Provença, 275, 3rd Floor, 2nd door Barcelona Tel: Fax: